2 Chronicles 20:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; ”

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

“Mattaniah” is thought to be a corrupt reading for “Nethaniah,” who is mentioned among the sons of Asaph in 1 Chronicles 25:2 , 1 Chronicles 25:12 .
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came (i) the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jehoshaphat's victory over the Ammonites and Moabites. This story of a miraculous battle is perhaps a midrash on the war described in 1 Kings 3:4 ff., and has, in so far, some historical basis; b...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Jahaziel... Asaph. Probably Psalms 83 written at that time. Spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9. of: or from. Genitive of Origin: i.e. spiritual power from Jehovah.
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Jehoshaphat (concluded) An account of how a host of Moabites and others invaded Judah; how Jehoshaphat prayed to the Lord, and was directed by Jahaziel not to fear; and how the enemy was...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Then upon. — Literally, and Jahaziel... there fell upon him the spirit, &c, as in 2 Chronicles 15:1 , “The spirit of courage from the Lord.” This Levitical musician is not mentioned elsewher...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 ; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign be...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter gives us the story which perhaps reveals most graphically the simplicity and splendor of the faith of Jehoshaphat. His kingdom was threatened with powerful and terrible invasion. In his...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Observe the astonishing grace of the Lord manifested upon this occasion. It was instant, it was immediate; similar to that of Daniel's vision. At the beginning of the supplication, the commandment th...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Then upon Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah , the son of Jehiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite, of the sons of Asaph ,.... Being a man of some note, though a Levite, his genealog...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation; Ver...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Upon Jahaziel came the Spirit of the Lord It seems he was not a prophet before this time, but was now suddenly inspired by God with the following message, to comfort this great assembly with an ass...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THREE ENEMIES AITACKING (vv.1-2) The Lord now allowed a further test of the faith of King Jehoshaphat. Armies of Moab and Ammon came against Judah, and others were added in this attack. Moab spe...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Promise of Victory. B. C. 892. 14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the s...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He was suddenly inspired by God with the following message.
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Narrative to 2 Chronicles 20:30 entirely additional to Kings. Invasion of Moabites ( 2 Chronicles 20:1-3 ); fast and supplication of king and people ( 2 Chronicles 20:3-13 ); the m...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:1-3 . It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. Then there...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:1 . With them other, the LXX, Μιναιοι, mixed people. 2 Chronicles 20:5 . Jehosphaphat stood in the house of the Lord. This was proceeding in the good and ancient way. He prayed...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Of this chapter, with its thirty-seven verses, only the six verses (31-36) find any duplicate or parallel in Kings ( 1 Kings 22:41-11 ). The chapter is occupied with a statement of th...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Then upon Jehaziel, the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation, putt...
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 15:1 ; 2 Chronicles 24:20 ; Acts 10:31 ; Acts 10:4 ; Daniel 9:20 ; Daniel 9:21 ; Isaiah 58:9 ; Isaiah 65:24 ; Numbers 11:25 ; Numbers 11:26 ; Numbers 24:2
2 Chronicles 20:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

From Defeat to Victory 2 Chronicles 20:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Today we study chapter 20. However, by way of introduction we want to talk over with you several important features found in chap...

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 20:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 20:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 20:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 20:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary